US Sprinter Richardson Banned From Olympic 100m After Cannabis Test

US Sprinter Richardson Banned From Olympic 100m After Cannabis Test
Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women's 100m in 10.86 during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Jun 19, 2021. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, expected to be one of the biggest draws at the Tokyo Olympics, will miss the 100 meters at the Games after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cannabis during her U.S. trials victory in June.

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) confirmed the suspension on Friday, though the 21-year-old still has a chance of running in the Olympic relay events.